WorksheetsJudicial Branch Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v Madison
led to the weakening of the Federal Government.
established the power of judicial review.
gave the Senate the power to elect judges.
limited the term of appellate court judges
The most common criteria the Supreme Court uses when considering whether to hear a is if
lower courts have interpreted federal law in several different ways.
the case does not involve changing societal values.
the case involves the impeachment of a government official.
the topic has received extensive media coverage.
Which term refers to the person who files a lawsuit in a civil case?
Baliiff
Plaintiff
Defendant
friend of the court
What is the reason for judicial independence?
It strengthens checks and balances
It allows for judges to select cases
It works to create equality in court decisions
It permits states courts to challenge federal decisions
In our judicial system, for which of these is the jury responsible?
the burden of proof
the arrest warrant
the arraignment
the verdict
The principle of stare decisis is most closely related to
a writ of certiorari
judicial activism
states' rights
the concept of precedent
What is meant by the term burden of proof?
the need to examine the reliability of witnesses
the challenge of finding a fair and impartial jury
the innocence of the accused must be proven by the defense
the duty to probe alleged facts in a case with solid evidence
"Judges are like umpires. Umpires don't make the rules, the apply them."
The above quotation supports which of the following approaches to making judicial decisions?
loose construction
judicial activism
judicial restraint
interpretivism
In order to check the power of the legislative branch, Alexander Hamilton's Federalist Paper No. 78 argued that the Supreme Court justices
should be able to amend the Constitution
should be nominated by the Senate
should have limited terms in office
should have the ability to void laws
How is the Supreme Court able to prevent the majority from tyrannizing the minority?
The Supreme Court is independent of elections and popular opinion.
The minority sees greater representation when electing judges.
The Supreme Court has the ability to create lawsuits.
The majority needs to present their docket before the court's deadline.
